A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6742259 Details
Epoch: 314 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 50316480 epoch_slot_no: 31680 block_no: 6742082 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 43752 time: 2022-01-11 06:32:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1a28bd653e37bba671f017b9300377b4943d654c49f1f121097b728ef7b9f22Block Operator
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